der Waldbrand
Translation
forest fire, wildfire
Examples
Ein Waldbrand zerstörte viele Bäume.
A forest fire destroyed many trees.
Die Feuerwehr kämpft gegen den Waldbrand.
The fire department is fighting the forest fire.
Grammar Patterns
der Waldbrand the forest fire The forest fire spread quickly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Buschfeuer (bushfire), Forstbrand (forest fire)
Etymology
Composed of 'Wald' (forest) and 'Brand' (fire, blaze), which is related to the verb 'brennen' (to burn).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'forest-burn'. Picture a forest ('Wald') that is on fire ('Brand').